Hardware Items

Biometrics:

• Biometrics: Identification of people by measuring some aspect of individual anatomy or physiology using technologic devices
• Biometric device: A device that contains a sensor made for capturing a biometric sample of a certain characteristic of an individual. Usually used for authentication purposes.
• Biometric identifier: An identifier based on physicall characteristics
• Biometric sample: A piece or identical representation of a biometric characteristic of an individual. Captured by a biometric device.
• Examples of biometric devices:
  • ------ FInger print reader
  • ------ Retinal scanner
  • ----- Palm scanner
  • -----Voice recognition

• Functions: Starting a computer,managing memory,Establishing an Internet connection, providing a user interface, coordinating tasks,Monitoring performance,Configuring devices & Providing file manager and other utilities.